Karen J. Stevens

Karen J. Stevens, age 54, of Sturgis, Mich., went to be with the Lord early Monday morning, May 13, 2013, at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Centreville, Mich.

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Posted May. 18, 2013 at 6:00 AM

Posted May. 18, 2013 at 6:00 AM

54, Sturgis

Karen J. Stevens, age 54, of Sturgis, Mich., went to be with the Lord early Monday morning, May 13, 2013, at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Centreville, Mich.

She was born May 3, 1959, in Sturgis daughter of Clyde and JoAnn (Collins) Gillette.

Karen was a lifelong Sturgis area resident and was married twice. These marriages ended in divorce.

Karen was one of the founders of the Sturgis Toy Run where she was known as “Squeak”. She had been employed in fast food and Miller’s Grocery Store in Sturgis.

She is survived by her beloved son, Randy (Jennifer) Burtch of Clarksville, Tenn.; mother, JoAnn Berna of Sturgis; two grandchildren, Makayla and Aiden; step-mother, Colette Gillette of Kalamazoo; two brothers, Martin Gillette and Kevin (Kathy) Gillette, both of Sturgis; two sisters, Gloria (David) Badiner of Mattawan and Lori (Vic) Crapo of Peru, Ind.; several nieces and nephews; special friend: Laura Klinger and all of her Toy Run friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Gillette and step-father, Leldon “Pete” Berna.

In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating the life of Karen J. Steven will be held at a later date.